Banking & Finance

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Provided by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Blakes is recognized as having one of Canada's preeminent financial services practices including the largest, most active financial services regulatory practice in the country. We are known for our deep-bench strength and industry expertise. Many of the largest and most highly regarded financial institutions (including domestic and foreign banks, insurance companies, trust and loan companies and credit unions), operators of payment systems, financial-service providers and Fintechs retain us as counsel.

Our lawyers have wide-ranging experience in structuring, negotiating and documenting domestic and cross-border financing transactions, including syndications, project finance, asset-based lending, high-yield offerings, equipment finance, structured financing, subordinated debt arrangements, aircraft finance and capital markets debt offerings. Having pioneered many of the techniques and deal structures used in Canada today, Blakes is a leader in the securitization arena.

We offer leading expertise across all areas of bank regulation and compliance to leading foreign banks and their affiliates on establishing new entities, bank products and structuring cross-border arrangements in compliance with Canada’s banking legislation. Our lawyers are particularly skilled at assessing regulatory risk and developing strategies to meet a client’s needs and business model, communicating complex topics, and fostering strong relationships with regulators while maintaining the client’s reputation.